Hinsdale, Mass. Little League team's uniforms torched

HINSDALE — A western Massachusetts Little League coach arrived at practice over the weekend to find a still smoldering pile of uniforms that he intended to distribute to his players.

Police say vandals caused an estimated $3,000 worth of damage probably late Friday night, not only torching the jerseys, pants and hats, but also damaging the equipment shed, concession stand and announcer's booth at the secluded field in the rural town of Hinsdale. The vandalism was discovered Saturday morning.

Hinsdale, with a population of less than 2,000 people, has just two Little League teams.

Mick Lavinio, president of the Dalton-Hinsdale Little League, tells The Berkshire Eagle the 12 uniforms alone were worth $1,500.

He says the league is hoping to borrow uniforms in time for opening day in three weeks.